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Cleaner 'polar fuel' needed as growing marine traffic threatens remaining ice cover

Italian far-right MEP Stefano Cavedagna told a closed-door meeting of MEPs that he wants the proposed space law to be a directive instead, Euractiv has learned

Berlin moves to replace ageing military vehicle fleet

Europe's push to rearm has re-ignited an evergreen debate on purchasing European vs American weapons

Despite opening a new R&D centre, Adamed Pharma says the Polish innovation ecosystem remains challenging - regulatory and financial reforms are needed

Plus military loans, Eastern Flank Watch, Capability Coalitions, FCAS

The Ukrainian president said he told Bart De Wever “everything” he could to persuade the Belgian premier to drop his staunch opposition to the €210 billion ‘reparations loan’

Ireland is preparing to ban disposable vapes amid warnings of industry pushback and enforcement gaps

Potatoes flew as protesters clashed with police while EU leaders met nearby

The Commission has rebooted the board of its European Innovation Council, with business and startup people replacing researchers

In a political statement, the Commission spelled out measures aimed at appeasing trade deal critics

Europe has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its competitiveness, safeguarding cultural heritage and reinforcing the integrity of its Single Market. As of 1 December 2025, European producers of craft and industrial products can register their product names under the European Union’s new geographical indication (GI) protection system. This long-anticipated development extends GI protection—previously reserved […]

Commission experts were caught off guard by last-minute health plan

To meet its 2030 renewable targets, Europe must quadruple offshore wind capacity. However, supply chain bottlenecks and a 62 GW installation gap loom. The EU must balance domestic strength with strategic foreign sourcing to ensure energy security and industrial competitiveness.

MEPs' workload split, which Euractiv has learned, reflects the administration's referral suggestions from the end of November

"I would prefer that we find a solution in kindness and agreement. But the clock is ticking," Mette Frederiksen said

In today's edition: CBAM day, CCR overhaul, bike chargers

In today's edition: Abortion vote, tobacco and compulsory licensing

Expanding the range of meat-free meals in schools and hospitals will help Czechs eat healthier, believes nutrition expert Miroslav Krotký. According to him, the new rules for school lunches will bring many benefits, but the media is often spreading nonsense about them.

Europe’s raw materials plan is ambitious but flawed. Without binding social, environmental and human-rights safeguards, just transition measures and strategic procurement, Europe risks social backlash, industrial capacity loss, and credibility loss in its green transition.